Today’s Talmud pages, Bava Kama 80 and 81 begin by discussing what animals one was allowed to take in as pets in their homes. It then moves on to discuss other horrible calamities that may befall a community, including the mosquito. The Environmental Protection Agency recently approved a new technology that would stop mosquitoes from procreating, which might finally end this scourge on our society. Will we finally be able to enjoy a picnic without worrying about getting bitten? Listen and find out.

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